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Chemistry classes faculty can choose to work at one of 46 accredited chemistry schools in Illinois. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of chemistry and chemistry training in Illinois, which includes chemistry training at the following levels:

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Professional Trends

Illinois Vs. National Chemistry Employment

Of all of the chemistry professionals that work in the US, approximately 4% work in Illinois state.

Employment Growth for Chemistry professionals In Illinois

8,680

7,220

7,890

6,330

8,650

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Yellow: Actual Values

Chemistry is a shrinking field in Illinois. 30 less chemistry professionals were working in Illinois in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of chemistry professionals has shrunk by 0%. This decline is slower than the change in the number of chemistry professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of chemistry professionals has shrunk by 5% from 2006 to 2010.

Chemistry VS. All Professions salaries in Illinois

$49,050

$50,610

$53,200

$52,152

$53,248

$46,261

$48,114

$49,602

$50,552

$51,250

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Light Blue: Chemistry

Dark Yellow: All Professions

The amount earned by chemistry professionals is increasing in Illinois. In 2006 chemistry professionals made a mean salary of $49,050 per year, and in 2010 they made $53,248 per year.

Salary percentiles for Chemistry professionals in Illinois

10th percentile

$31,450

25th percentile

$39,910

50th percentile

$51,105

75th percentile

$64,798

90th percentile

$78,658

Thus, chemistry professionals' salaries grew by 8% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. Within the field of chemistry, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid chemistry professionals earning 150% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Illinois state.

Average Salaries for Chemistry professionals and related professions in Illinois

Biochemistry

$69,047

Biology

$66,303

Chemistry

$53,248

Physics

$130,880

Chemistry professionals in Illinois earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Chemistry programs available for each degree type for all schools in Illinois

associate

0

bachelor

49

master

18

doctor

9

Certificate

0

Total

76

The number of students graduating from the 46 accredited chemistry schools in Illinois is increasing. In Illinois, there were 723 graduates in 2006. And there were 814 graduates from chemistry courses in 2010.

This represents a 13% increase in the number of chemistry degree or certificate school graduates in Illinois state. A majority of these graduates, or 64%, graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry.

Chemistry Faculty Salaries in Illinois

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